The 6th Kalima, called Radde Kufr, is a powerful declaration in Islam where a Muslim seeks protection from associating partners with Allah (known as shirk) knowingly, and asks for forgiveness for any mistakes done unknowingly.
It expresses a deep commitment to the oneness of Allah and acknowledges His knowledge of all unseen things.This Kalima helps Muslims reaffirm their faith, reject disbelief, and seek Allah’s mercy and forgiveness sincerely.
Sixth Kalima Radde Kufr in Arabic:
6th Kalima in English
Allahumma Inne A’udhu-bika Min An Ushrika Bika Shay-awn Wa-ana A’lamu Bihee Wa-astaghfiruka Limaa Laaa A’lamu Bihee Tubtu ‘Anhu Wata-barraatu Mina-l Kufri Wash-shirki Wal-kidhbi Wal-gheebati Wal-bid’ati Wan-nameemati Wal-fawahishi Wal-buhtaani Wal-m’aasi Kulli-haa Wa-Aslamtu Wa-aqoolu Laaa Ilaaha Illa-llaahu Muhammadur Rasulullah.
6th Kalima in English Translation
“O Allah! I seek refuge in You from that I should ascribe any partner with You knowingly. I seek Your forgiveness for the sin of which I have no knowledge. I repent from it. And becoming disgusted of disbelief and idolatry, lying and backbiting, innovation and slander, lewdness and abomination and all other acts of disobedience, I submit to Your will. I believe and I declare that there is none worthy of worship except Allah and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.”
6th Kalima in Urdu Translation
اے اللہ! میں تیری پناہ مانگتا ہوں اس سے کہ میں جان بوجھ کر تیرے ساتھ کسی کوشریک ٹھہراؤں، اور میں تجھ سے معافی مانگتا ہوں اس کے لیے جسے میں نہیں جانتا۔ میں نے اس سے توبہ کی، اور میں کفر، شرک، جھوٹ، غیبت، بدعت، چغلی، بے حیائی، بہتان اور تمام گناہوں سے بیزاری کا اظہار کرتا ہوں۔ میں مسلمان ہو گیا اور میں کہتا ہوں: اللہ کے سوا کوئی معبود نہیں، محمد ﷺ اللہ کے رسول ہیں۔”
The Importance of the Sixth Kalima (Radde Kufr):
The Sixth Kalima (Radde Kufr or Radde-e-Kuffer) is an important Islamic concept that teaches us to reject the words of disbelief (kufr) and openly affirm our faith.
It helps Muslims deny kufr—which means not believing or concealing the truth—and avoid being non-believers (kuffar). From my experience, this Kalima is more than just a lengthy topic; it is a powerful way to strengthen faith by clearly rejecting disbelief and embracing belief.
Radde Kufr Benefit :
To claim that someone is a kufr is a serious accusation, Sahih Bukhari hadith 6103 highlights this. Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “If a man says to his brother, O Kafir (disbeliever)!’ Then surely one of them is such (i.e., a Kafir). “
The Sahih Bukhari hadith 6103, narrated by Abu Huraira, shares a serious accusation from Allah’s Messenger ﷺ about calling a man a Kafir or disbeliever.
It warns that if someone calls his brother such names, then surely one of them is indeed a Kafir. This shows how important it is to understand the meaning of kufr carefully and avoid false accusations.
In another Sahih hadith from Sunan An-Nasa’i 4113, Abdullah teaches that fighting a believer is kufr, and defaming them is evildoing. These teachings explain the serious consequences of disbelief and how it affects relationships between Muslims.
From my experience studying these hadiths, it is clear that the concept of kufr is not just about belief but also about respect and behavior towards others in faith.
Conclusion
The Sixth Kalima Radde Kufr is a vital part of Islamic faith that helps Muslims firmly reject disbelief and seek Allah’s forgiveness. It reminds us of the importance of worshiping Allah alone and avoiding all forms of shirk and sin. The hadiths mentioning kufr further stress how serious it is to misuse this term and the need to treat others with respect and care within the community. From my experience, understanding and practicing these teachings deepens faith and strengthens unity among Muslims.